American Retrofitters

Milano Lofts Apartments Los Angeles, CA L.A. History Repurposed with a Purpose Established in 1925 as the Edwards & Wildey building, this building was repurposed in 2005 into the Milano Lofts Apartments. This historical building, recognized by the Mills Act Historical Property Contract Program, is a 12-story, art-deco style building located in the heart of Los Angeles. It is a pleasure to know that by retrofitting this building, we played a role in continuing this piece of ...history’s significance for generations to come. http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//milano-lofts-apartments

Pershing Square Building Los Angeles, CA Early Downtown Los Angeles Designed and established by the prominent architects of Curlett & Beelman in 1924, Pershing Square Building immediately attracted high-end retailers who became the first tenants to occupy the space. We are glad to have taken part in maintaining this building’s legacy by retrofitting it to endure for hopefully at least another century.... http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//pershing-square-los-ang

Title Guarantee and Trust Company Building Los Angeles, CA An Artifact of the Golden Age of Los Angeles Built and designed by Parkinson & Parkinson in 1920, this building represents an architecture which defined the golden age of Los Angeles. As stated on the building’s website, it is one of our city’s most iconic Art Deco buildings and a true piece of Angeleno history. We are proud to have retrofitted the building and allowed its’ legacy to live on.... http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//title-guarantee-and-tru

Great Republic Lofts Los Angeles, CA Another Piece of Downtown L.A. History Built in 1923, this historic building is a piece of Downtown Los Angeles history. After renovations, in April, 2009, the Great Republic was unanimously approved as a Historic-Cultural Monument of Los Angeles City. We are proud to have played a role in the retrofitting of this now historically-recognized Los Angeles building.... http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//great-republic-lofts-lo

Century Park East Towers Century City, CA Once 20th Century Fox Studios As stated on the building’s website, From its starring role in countless screen classics to its pivotal role in today’s world of business, entertainment, and finance, this mythic locale continues to make history. Built in the 1920’s, Century City was originally the personal ranch of movie legend Tom Mix. We’re proud to have retrofitted these buildings and to have played a role in extending its legacy.... http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//century-park-east-tower

Beverly Hills Medical Center Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills Medical Center Retrofit Beverly Hills Medical Center is a premium 104,588 square-foot medical building located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Retrofitting this building allows the medical professionals of Beverly Hills to continue having an easily accessible, Wilshire Blvd. positioned facility.... http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//beverly-hills-medical-c

SB Lofts Los Angeles, CA Once a Bank, Now Luxury Lofts Built in 1913, this 12-story luxurious and distinguished building located in Downtown Los Angeles was originally a Lloyd’s Bank designed by William Curlett & Son. Fun trivia: The music video of I’ll Be Over You by the band Toto was shot on the rooftop of this building. We are proud to have assisted retrofitting a monument of Downtown Los Angeles.... http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com/p/sb-lofts-los-angeles-ca

Harbor View House San Pedro, CA Once Military, Today a Care Center Originally constructed in 1926 as a recreation center for Army-Navy at Fort MacArthur, the Harbor View House now serves as the largest unlocked residential facility in California for adults suffering from mental illnesses. We are proud to have retrofitted and strengthened a building which in its own right strengthened our military, and now houses and tends to the needs of those who depends on such care.... http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//harbor-view-house-san-p

Chapman Building Fullerton, CA A Piece of Fullerton History Designed for Charles C. Chapman by architect M. Eugene Durfee, the Chapman Building is referred to by the city’s website as Fullerton’s most outstanding commercial structure. Built in 1923, the 65-footer was the tallest building in Orange County at the time, and has design elements of Southern California that are reminiscent of the Chicago School of skyscraper architecture. It was our pleasure to retrofit Fullert...on’s monumental building. http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//chapman-building-fuller

The Chapman Flats Los Angeles, CA Location & Significance The Los Angeles Broadway Theater District holds a very special place in the hearts of generations of Angelenos and evokes the time at and before the Golden Age of Hollywood better than any other area of the city. Laying within it is The Chapman, a collection of apartment flats with classic heritage and contemporary design. These unique residences offer spacious interiors, beautiful touches of classic architecture, im...pressive views of the city, a lush rooftop retreat with an open-air spa and landscaped lounge area, and incredible access to everything downtown has to offer. http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//the-chapman-flats-los-a

The Sovereign Hotel Santa Monica, CA Retofitting a Historic Los Angeles Building Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, The sovereign is a large, five-story, 130 unit apartment building in Santa Monica, California. Built in 1928, it was designed by architect Kurt Meyer-Radon and the Anglo American Building Company (AABC) in the Mission Revival-Spanish Colonial Revival Styles. David Gebhard and Robert Winter write about the buildingin Los Angeles: An Arc...hitectural Guide that There was no reticence here on the part of the architect in showing how many Spanish Colonial Revival form and details could be used. http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//the-sovereign-hotel-san

Bayview Plaza Holiday Inn Santa Monica, CA Location & Significance Perched four blocks above the Santa Monica shoreline, Le Méridien Delfina (formerly known as Bayview Plaza Holiday Inn) of Santa Monica is one of the best access points to Los Angeles. This location is one in a chain of historic hotels created by Air France as a home away from home for its travelers, the first of which is located in Paris. The iconic name is a reference to the geographic coordinate lines t...hat span the globe and affirms the brand’s international focus. http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//bayview-plaza-holiday-i

Charmont Apartment Santa Monica, CA A Celebrated Fixture in Los Angeles History Built in 1928 and Designed by architect Max Maltzman, Charmont Apartments is an historic apartment building in Santa Monica, California. Designed with elements of both the Mission Revival-Spanish Colonial Revival style and the Art Deco style, the Charmont was a luxurious high-rise when it was built. The blending of Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco elements was a popular style in the 1928s a...nd is sometimes known as Med-Deco. The building was damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake and subsequently needed retrofitting. This building is seen as a fixture in Los Angeles history and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. http://www.retrofitmybuilding.com//charmont-apartment-sant